Synopses & Reviews
An original tale in which a poor stranger instructs a king.
A stranger comes to a village carrying only a fishing pole. Each time he dips his line into water, he pulls out a fish. He gives away every fish, saying, "One person, one fish." The king of the land learns of this man and thinks that the stranger will surely catch him a basketful of fish. After all, he is the king. Doesn't a king deserve more than one fish a day? But the stranger has a different idea. Walter Lyon Krudop's clever story is enhanced by exquisite paintings that bring to life a long-ago Thailand and a timeless theme, the consequences of pride.
Synopsis
A stranger with a bamboo pole magically catches fish and hands them out to villagers, saying "One person, one fish", but the king will not be content until he receives a whole basket of fish.
About the Author
Walter Lyon Krudop has illustrated many books for children, including
One Small Lost Sheep by Claudia Mills. He lives in New York City.